Author: WNKY Staff

Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman. Sheriff Brett Hightower says Nakisha Bailey, 33, of Bowling Green, was reported missing on Saturday, March 22. Hightower says Bailey was last seen exiting a home and leaving Goshen Church South Road. Bailey was traveling on a motorcycle, make and model unknown, with a man….

K-9 competition taking place in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – This week in Scottsville, you might see police agencies from across the nation due to an ongoing K-9 academy and competition. This event gives officers the chance to get K-9 certified while learning about the importance of working alongside well-trained and highly skilled dogs. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on practices, these programs not only improve the dogs’…

Beshear vetoes House Bill 398

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 398 this week, saying it would harm the rights of Kentucky workers. The governor argues the bill would make Kentuckians less safe in the workplace and hand over much of the authority to regulate, investigate and support workplace safety and health standards to the federal government. For example, Kentucky workers would…

Leitchfield man charged with burglary after allegedly kicking in door

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Leitchfield man is behind bars after police say he kicked in the back door of an apartment and stole multiple items, including a handgun. On Thursday, authorities say a Leitchfield man arrived home from work and found 25-year-old Ralph D. Meridith lying on his couch. The back door of the apartment was kicked in, authorities…

2 Metcalfe students selected for Rogers Scholars Program

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky.  – Metcalfe County High School has announced two students have been selected for the 2025 Rogers Scholars Program. According to the district, HarperAnn Hurt and Madelyn-Grace Wright will attend weeklong programs at Kentucky colleges this summer that will focus on developing skills in leadership, technology, entrepreneurship and community service. MCHS principal Joseph Eaton said,…

BGHS basketball players head to Sweet 16 Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This morning, some of our Bowling Green High School basketball players got a sendoff they’ll be sure to remember. The Bowling Green Police Department spent some hours this morning escorting the 4th Region Champion Bowling Green High School basketball team out of town for the Sweet 16 Tournament. The Boys’ Sweet 16 was delayed a week…

Road shut down in Edmonton due to overturned tractor-trailer

Source: Warren County KY Government. EDMONTON, Ky. – Drivers in Metcalfe County will want to be aware of a road closure Tuesday. According to Edmonton-Metcalfe Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Industrial Drive in Edmonton is temporarily shut down. Officials say a tractor-trailer logging truck has overturned in the area. Please avoid the area until further notice.

Bowling Green man charged after officers find multiple illegal drugs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed Craig Hill, 31, of Bowling Green entering a property where the owner had only given authorization to family and two close friends for entry. Police say the owner has a standing order with the police…

Bowling Green woman turns herself in following pursuit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is now facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement last week. According to a uniform citation, Cassady Wedde, 26, of Bowling Green turned herself in to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Monday due to a previous incident on March 19. Deputies say Wedde stated she was the one driving and that she…